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The Poppy and Parliament - Steakhouse in Huntsville, Alabama

The Poppy and Parliament

4.6 (827 reviews)

117 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801

English restaurant
Bar
Bar & grill
Brunch restaurant
Butcher shop
Pub
Restaurant

About The Poppy and Parliament - steak house in Huntsville, Alabama

Customer Review Summary

The Poppy and Parliament offers a delightful dining experience with an authentic British pub vibe. Guests rave about the food, particularly the sticky toffee dessert, Cajun pork chop, fish and chips, and the restaurant's impressive steak. The service is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with attentive staff members enhancing the overall experience. However, there are some criticisms regarding limited menu options, especially concerning chicken and vegetarian dishes. The ambiance is charming and well-suited for social gatherings, though a few guests feel the TVs detract from the atmosphere. While many express eagerness to return, some dishes like Toad in the Hole received mixed reviews, indicating variability in quality. Overall, it's a favorite spot for comfort food and excellent customer service, making it worth a visit for those in the area.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
5
635
4
105
3
34
2
24
1
29
Based on 827 reviews

Vanessa Blankenship

2 months ago

Oh gosh, where to even begin?! The food, drinks, dessert, service, just all of it was such a treat. My husband and I went for our date night, and we had such a great experience that even though we're an hour away, we plan on becoming regulars. We especially loved the sticky toffee dessert with the hot buttered rum to finish dinner!

Damon DeLuca

4 months ago

Wow. I just had probably the best meal in 5 years at this restaurant! I ordered the Cajun pork chop and was suspicious when it showed up but after I started digging in I couldn't stop! The flavors were amazing and will not forget this place. Ambiance is on point minus the TVs over the bar, they kind of take away from the feel. That's a personal preference. Servers were amazing and everything was perfect, I will be coming back here as soon as possible!

natalia sides

2 months ago

Cute british style pub with yummy food and outstanding customer service! Our entire party ordered the fish and chips and it definitely lived up to the hype! The fries were great and fish was hot and crispy! Our waitress Carol was so attentive and knowledgable about the menu! She was so fun and made our experience that much better! We had such a good time and will be back!

Bongi Thomas

3 months ago

I walked in expecting a humble plate of fish and chips, a little nostalgia trip to my childhood, and instead I got a one-way ticket to Flavortown. Like??? Who gave this chef permission to absolutely slay my taste buds? I was ready for some basic battered cod and fries, not a full-blown culinary revival. This is the tastiest food I’ve had in ages—like if comfort food got a Michelin star and a rockstar attitude.

Jeff Miller

5 months ago

I wish I had the server's name he was incredible. The food was amazing. If that was a 10 oz. steak my son got then I want those scales. All of the food was fantastic. If you're in Huntsville this is worth a stop!!!!

sunny shandilya

6 months ago

DISCLAIMER: This is not a food review but just based on my experience and you will know later why We visited cute like English restaurant on a Sunday afternoon and here is the summary of our experience: 1) Ambiance 4.5/5: This looks so English and charming. The place is painted in red and pops out from far away. It is also donned with the iconic re telephone booth on the outside. The place has an old English pub charm and is very inviting. This place could be a great place for dates. Also, The moment you enter the place, you are welcomed with a strong fish and chips smell 2) Service 5/5: The people are very helpful and friendly. In fact, when we had to leave without order, they were very understanding. 3 Food 2/5: This was our biggest gripe of leaving this before order. This place DOES NOT have any chicken dishes. When we enquired, we were told that they have a brunch menu without chicken dishes. They serve some chicken dishes in dinner and weekday menu which was surprising. I understand that we should have checked the menu online and maybe locals already know that but we were taken aback as visitors from out of town. 4) Value for money 4/5: We did not get a chance to eat here but the prices were not light on the pocket. I understand this place has a great vibe and decor but maybe not the best place for first dates. In summary: The good: a) English charm b) Friendly staff Not so good: 1) No vegetarian option 2) None to little chicken options

Will Litchfield

6 months ago

I may have shed a few tears at the flavours my taste buds experienced here. I moved to Alabama from the United Kingdom in January of 2024 so it's been about 9 months since I had a proper sausage, proper onion gravy and proper chips. We ate here and the chips are absolutely bang on what British chips should be. Fluffy. Chunky. Crispy. Delicious. I also had a Pimm's Cup. I've searched for Pimm's quite a bit since moving and had no luck. It was a delight to enjoy the flavours of a Great British Summer again. This place genuinely is authentic British food. An absolute joy to dine here today and I can't wait to return again whenever I feel particularly homesick.

Orla Frye

6 months ago

I'm from the UK and live stateside. I was so looking forward to Toad in the hole but it was super disappointing. Very bland and the Yorkshire pudding had a scrambled egg texture. My hubby had pear salad. That was so good. The flavours were amazing. Great atmosphere overall and friendly staff. I will definitely return but will be avoiding Toad in the Hole.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–12 AM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–12 AM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$20–30